claim
To state that something is true or a fact, even if it has not been proven yet. It also means to officially demand something that you believe belongs to you, like money or a prize.
Beispiele
3 von 5He claims that he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.
He says he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.
The company claims that the new car is the safest on the road.
The company states that the new car is the safest on the road.
I'm claiming the front seat of the car!
I am taking the front seat of the car!
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a gold miner putting a flag in the ground to 'claim' the land as his own.
Schnelles Quiz
If you lose your luggage at the airport, you should go to the desk to ___ it.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: claim
Beispiele
He claims that he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.
everydayHe says he finished the homework, but he won't show it to me.
The company claims that the new car is the safest on the road.
formalThe company states that the new car is the safest on the road.
I'm claiming the front seat of the car!
informalI am taking the front seat of the car!
Some scientists claim that the temperature will rise by two degrees.
academicSome scientists state that the temperature will rise by two degrees.
Please remember to claim your travel expenses before the end of the month.
businessPlease remember to ask for your travel money back before the end of the month.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
make a claim
To formally ask for something (like money from insurance).
lay claim to
To say that something belongs to you.
stake a claim
To show clearly that you want something for yourself.
Wird oft verwechselt mit
'State' is a neutral way to say something, while 'claim' suggests the statement might not be true or needs proof.
Nutzungshinweise
Use 'claim' when you want to report what someone says while remaining neutral about whether it is actually true.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often forget to use 'that' after claim (e.g., 'He claims he is rich' is better as 'He claims that he is rich').
Merkhilfe
Think of a gold miner putting a flag in the ground to 'claim' the land as his own.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Old French word 'clamer', which comes from the Latin 'clamare', meaning 'to shout or call out'.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In English-speaking countries, making an 'insurance claim' is a standard process after an accident or theft.
Schnelles Quiz
If you lose your luggage at the airport, you should go to the desk to ___ it.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: claim
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unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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